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Kent State’s Matt Bahr tackles Penn State’s Miles Sanders during the first half of their matchup on Sept. 15, 2018. Kent State lost 63-10.

No. 11 Penn State’s record breaking display downs Flashes

Ian Kreider September 15, 2018

One-way traffic is a phrase that normally describes the hustling, busting nature of the roads in a football town on a Saturday. This Saturday, it could also be used in describing the stagnant play of Kent...

Donald A. Thigpen Jr. listens to students during the Soup And Substance 2.0 event that was part of the Student Multicultural Center’s 50th anniversary week.

Soup and Substance 2.0: The next 50 years

Madison Brattoli September 15, 2018

Students and faculty enjoyed soup while discussing future goals for the Student Multicultural Center (SMC) as part of its 50th anniversary Thursday.“The title tells you everything — we have soup and...

Rebecca Prandi, a freshman hospitality management major.

Apple reveals new products at launch event

Jenna Langon September 14, 2018

Apple revealed its most expensive and intelligent products to date, including three advanced iPhones and an improved Apple Watch.The iPhone XS Max, the biggest iPhone yet, features the most durable glass...

Panelists discuss issues facing women during the Women of the World panel on September 12, 2018.

Women of Kent conference kicks off with Women of the World panel

Megan Shovestull September 14, 2018

A diverse group of Kent State women — who originated from all over the world — gathered at the Kent Free Library on Wednesday to discuss important issues like culture differences, education and their...

Aaron Spalding traveled from Louisville, Kentucky, to stand with others in support of gun rights and the Second Amendment on Friday, April 27, 2018.

Kent State approves upcoming gun rally, but with some restrictions

Laina Yost and Brandon Bounds September 14, 2018

Editor's note: This story was updated due to information that came out after publication Kent State approved an open-carry gun rally hosted by Kaitlin Bennett — an alumna whom some refer to as the...

School of Theatre and Dance to bring back ‘Children of Eden’ musical

Alissa Reyes September 14, 2018

After 15 years, “Children of Eden” — a musical told through narratives from the Book of Genesis — will return to Kent State’s E. Turner Stump Theatre in November.The opening of the play is Nov....

Photo of Alexander Thornhill.

OPINION: Too hot for guns

Alex Thornhill September 14, 2018

Last week, over 100 Northeast Ohio schools closed for the day due to temperatures reaching in upper 90s. The schools, mostly inner-city and lower income districts, closed the buildings due to not having...

Exterior proposal from Signet Real Estate Group

New ‘business’ on Main

Sarah Limas September 12, 2018

A new $72 million business building got its first major approval Wednesday. The work is set to begin in Summer 2019 and will finish in Fall 2021.Design plans for the College of Business Administration,...

President Beverly Warren addresses the Board of Trustees on Wednesday.

University retention rates reach record high amid enrollment decline

Morgan Hallam September 12, 2018

Kent State’s retention rate reached a record 81 percent last year, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon told trustees Wednesday.Diacon and other administrators officially...

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